National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is a federal agency that promotes innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology. NIST provides a wide range of resources and services to help manufacturers make their factories wireless, including:
Publications: NIST publishes a variety of publications that provide guidance on wireless factory design, implementation, and security. These publications include:
- NIST Special Publication 800-124: Guidelines for Designing, Implementing, and Operating Wireless Networks in Industrial Automation Systems
- NIST Special Publication 800-115: Technical Guide to Information Security for Industrial Control Systems
- NIST Technical Note 1711: Securing Industrial Control Systems
Standards: NIST develops and maintains a variety of standards for wireless factory communications, including:
- IEEE 802.15.4: Low-Rate Wireless Personal Area Networks (LR-WPANs)
- IEEE 802.11: Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs)
- ZigBee: Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs)
Testing: NIST offers testing services to help manufacturers ensure that their wireless factory systems meet the relevant standards and security requirements. These services include:
- RF Performance Testing
- Interoperability Testing
- Security Testing
Training: NIST offers training courses to help manufacturers learn how to design, implement, and secure wireless factory systems. These courses include:
- Wireless Factory Design and Implementation
- Wireless Factory Security
- Wireless Factory Troubleshooting
By taking advantage of the resources and services offered by NIST, manufacturers can make their factories wireless and improve their productivity and efficiency.
